Mt. Hvannadalshnjukur
To stand on Iceland’s highest peak and cast your eyes over the land is an unforgettable experience that no adventurer should let pass before him. The route to the top starts with a drive in towards Europe’s biggest glacier the Vatnajokull from Skaftafell National Reserve. The sheer size of the Vatnajokull glacier, at 8.100 km2, is almost beyond comprehension and this frozen expanse is a sight not soon forgotten. You will need specialized glacier equipment such as crampons and an expert mountain guide to cross the crevasse riddled glacier plateau. All things considered the hike up the “Hnjúkurinn”, as Icelanders call it, is not a technical climb although it certainly is a long and physically challenging one.
Please note that you will have to stay the night before and after the hike in Skaftafell or its surroundings.
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Price Includes |
(MT-8931-P) |
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Camping |
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Hvannadalshnjúkur, Vatnajokull, Skaftafell |
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Hiking |
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Demanding |
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Minimum Age |
16 |
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Packed lunch: 1.200 kr.
Available from April to July (depending of weather). Distance from Reykjavik: 330 km. Duration of hike: 14-16 hours. Age limit: 16 years. Minimum: 6 pax. Maximum: 100 pax. Included: Guiding and all necessary glacial gear. Bring with you: see the equipment list. Trip starts at approx 05:00 AM. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors out side our control. |
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